According to Research by Bertrand and Mullainathan, Which Job Applicants

question 168

Essay

According to research by Bertrand and Mullainathan, which job applicants, those with "white" names or those with "black" names, received more calls from interested employers? What percent more?

Identify the mechanisms of norm violations and their legal implications.

Understand the different justifications for punishment used within the criminal justice system.

Comprehend the concept of deviance as a social and moral judgment.

Recognize the relativity of deviance across historical and cultural contexts.

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Definitions:

Rapid

Quickly occurring or moving at a fast pace.

Repression

A defense mechanism where an individual unconsciously blocks unpleasant memories, thoughts, or feelings from their awareness.

Freud

An Austrian neurologist named Sigmund Freud created psychoanalysis, a technique for addressing mental disorders through conversations between a therapist and their patient.

Torture

The act of inflicting severe pain or suffering on someone, often to punish, coerce, or gather information.